Job DescriptionPosition Summary Designer roles encompass the design and implementation of building systems and structures, including specialties such as fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical disciplines.
Position Details- Prepares complex calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for large-scale design
- projects.
- Completes calculations, drawings, and specifications related to the assigned disciplines for large projects, ensuring alignment with project standards and requirements.
- Oversees the entire lifecycle of large projects, including layout development, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, responding to field-generated questions, RFI creation, as-builts, and other required documentation and submissions.
- Supports change order processes by providing accurate and timely project information.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced team members, responds to team and field inquiries, and ensures quality, documentation accuracy, and schedule compliance.
- Monitors project design budgets and collaborates effectively across teams to support successful project execution.
Qualifications - High School diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of experience in construction engineering design
- Two-year certificate from college or technical school in related course work or applicable field experience preferred • NICET Level II Certification for Fire Protection
- Knowledge of zone layout and design principles, including preparation of drawings, calculations, and material submittals.
- Good communication skills for providing project status and issues to managers and stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated through quality submittals, fabrication drawings, and surveys.
- Proficient knowledge of design software platforms including AutoSprink, AutoCad, NAVIS and REVIT
Benefits As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $99,427- $117,504 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
